CCM commits to strong leadership through trainings, capacity building
COAST REGION: IN a continued effort to improve performance and improve its contribution to national development, the ruling party CCM has reaffirmed its commitment to equipping leaders at all levels with the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver positive change to Tanzanians.
Opening a one-week leadership workshop at Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Leadership School (MJNLS) in Kibaha District, CCM’s Deputy Secretary General (Zanzibar), Dr Mohamed Said Dimwa said the workshop aims at equipping leaders with skills and ability to bring positive changes to the country.
The workshop, themed ‘Leveraging Party Building to Empower Development and Enhance governing position,’ brings together leaders from the party’s youth (UVCCM), women’s (UWT) and parents’ (WAZAZI) wings from both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Dr Dimwa stressed the importance of strong leadership in driving national development, noting that this begins with continuous education and capacity building for current and future leaders.
“Good leadership starts with good education. That’s why we continue to work with partners and stakeholders to ensure our cadres are well-trained in key areas, including politics, social affairs, modern technology and economics issues that are critical to the country’s progress,” he said.
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He added that CCM has made significant investments in policy education and in encouraging public participation, allowing citizens to voice their opinions on the Party’s plans and activities.
The workshop will also provide a platform for the 132 attending CCM leaders to assess the implementation of the party’s 2020–2025 Election Manifesto and to review and discuss the long-term 2025–2050 Party Vision.
Representatives in attendance include UVCCM Secretary General Jokate Mwegelo, WAZAZI Secretary General Ali Hapi and Mary Mwenisongile, who represented UWT Secretary General Mary Chatanda. A delegation from the Communist Party of China’s Centre for International Exchanges (CPC-CIE) is also participating.
CPC-CIE Director General, Comrade Yao Jianguo, highlighted the shared experiences and mutual understanding between the two parties, especially in areas of socioeconomic and political development.
“In a time when many countries face political instability, both CPC and CCM have remained stable due to strong foundations built on leadership training that priorities people’s rights and needs,” he said.
MJNLS Principal, Prof Marcelina Chijoriga said the course has been organised for the third time for CCM leaders.
She said the participants will engage in 17 training modules, including topics such as nationalism and leadership ethics. Key speakers include Minister of State in the President’s Office (Planning and Investment), Prof Kitila Mkumbo, who will elaborate on the party’s 2020–2025 Manifesto implementation and veteran party cadre Mr Aggrey Mwanri, among others.
